George Floyd billboard in DC issues statement for justice
An activist group teamed up with artist Don Perlis to install a billboard in D.C. to commemorate the death of George Floyd – and to call out for social justice.
Police: 25-year-old Floyd County woman missing for over a month
Georgia police are searching for a woman who went missing over a month ago in Floyd County.
Developers vie to build on city-owned land in Georgia city
Two developers are competing to build on land owned by a northwest Georgia city.
Agent: Missing wallet led to killings of 2 Georgia women
Georgia authorities believe they know why two sisters were killed, shoved into a car trunk and dumped off a bridge in a case that has led to charges against nine people: One of the suspects was missing his wallet and accused the women of taking it, an investigator said.
Georgia gives $1M in credits for affordable housing in Rome
The state of Georgia has awarded nearly $1 million in tax credits to help build 80 mixed-income apartments in Rome.
Floyd County terminates election director after state audit uncovers uncounted votes
Floyd County's Board of Elections voted Thursday to fire its executive director after elections officials discovered hundreds of ballots were left uncounted before the county's initial certification.
Floyd County completes rescan of ballots after audit uncovered error
Election workers in Floyd County rescanned more than 8,000 ballots Tuesday as they worked to fix an error in their initial vote totals.
Secretary of State investigating Fulton County election 'sloppiness'
The Georgia Secretary of State's Office has opened two investigations into Fulton County's handling of the 2020 election.
2,600 votes not counted in Floyd County, elections director asked to step down
The Georgia Secretary of State is asking for the executive director of the Floyd County Board of Elections, Robert Brady, to step down after 2,600 ballots were left uncounted prior to the county's initial certification. The error was discovered on Sunday during the third day of the state’s audit.
Rome City Schools go virtual as COVID-19 quarantines surge
A surge in coronavirus quarantines is causing Rome City Schools to go completely virtual for at least two weeks starting Wednesday. Officials said they will clean affected areas meanwhile.
Manhunt underway for Polk County man accused of killing his wife
A manhunt is underway in Polk County after the discovery of a 36-year-old woman late Sunday evening.
Missing Floyd County teen who is deaf found safe
Police in Floyd County said they found a teen just hours after being reported missing.
Police in several jurisdictions investigate ATM theft suspects
Police in several jurisdictions are looking for a couple of guys stealing ATM's. Investigators say they've been attaching a large chain to the machines and dragging them off with a truck.
Police officers help Georgia boy celebrate 7th birthday
A group of law enforcement came together to give one Rome, Georgia boy the seventh birthday he'll never forget.
Floyd County switches course, will resume in-person classes at all but 3 schools
In a Friday morning school board work session, Floyd County School District leaders said in-person classes would resume Monday at all but three of the district’s 17 schools.
Floyd County Schools switching to digital learning after multiple positive COVID-19 cases
All schools within the Floyd County Schools system will transition from in-person instruction to digital learning for at least two weeks, according to school officials.
Controversial businesswoman snags GOP nod in U.S. House District 14 race
Businesswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene beat Dr. John Cowan in Tuesday’s Republican primary runoff to vie for the open U.S. House District 14 seat in northwest Georgia.
Police in Floyd County have new tool to fight the war on drugs
Floyd County Police have a new tool in their battle against the opiod crisis. Investigators say it's an efficient way to find drugs that are not in plain sight.
Georgia police arrest suspect in serial armed robbery investigation
Law enforcement agents have arrested a suspect accused of a months-long robbery spree throughout one Georgia city.
Floyd County Schools moves forward to start in-person classes to start year
In a bold move, Floyd County Schools will open with face-to-face instruction next month, while also offering a virtual academy.



















